Tuesday 3 December 2013

Iceland Gull at Ferry Meadows

A first-year Iceland Gull was reported at Ferry Meadows CP yesterday, apparently showing rather well through the fog. Upon my arrival, the bird had moved to the far side of Gunwade Lake, but could be seen just bobbing around on the water. I walked around the lake to see if I could get any closer, whereupon the bird decided to fly into the middle of said lake and then fly to where I had just been standing, ARRRGH! I managed to get a couple of shots of this addition to my PBC year list, a record equalling total for me of 179, which considering the lack of birding done this year, isn't too bad.



The bird then flew high and to the west, not to be seen again.

4 comments:

  1. Hi John. I like the interesting first picture but would not have taken it for a gull. Where are the gigantic feet?
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    1. Thanks Bazza! It's feet are a bit hidden, being in a straight line, but most definitely a gull.
      J

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  2. A good record John. I would not have been able to ID that one and probably not given it a second look.{:))

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    1. It was a good record Roy, the first one at Ferry Meadows for ten years apparently. I am sure you would have picked it up, a great big pale gull like that.
      J

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